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Tutorial: Cube pillow ottoman

July 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This large cube pillow would make a neat ottoman that could also double as extra seating. You can find a downloadable tutorial for making one over at Laundry on the Line. While many fabric cubes are sewn from 6 squares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage feed sack tote bag

July 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather at The Sewing Loft shows how to make an oversized tote out of a vintage feed sack. The print on the feed sack becomes cool graphics for the outside of the tote. No part of the vintage feed sack… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed and beaded shoulder tank t-shirt refashion

July 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she refashioneda plain t-shirt to make this fringed shoulder tank. Beads stitched to the center of the t-shirt fringe give it sparkle. The sewing is simple, requiring just a handful of straight seams. … Read more ...

Idea file: Color block your dress lining

July 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This dress by Laura from Behind the Hedgerow makes me so happy! It’s just as beautiful on the inside as the outside. She made the dress from a white waffle weave fabric, with a collar and sash from a vintage-y… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY studded leather jeans pockets

July 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can give an inexpensive pair of jeans shorts a designer look by adding some studded leather pockets. Pattie Wilkinson shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how. She makes it a n0-sew project by using fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a slingy dog toy from a stuffed animal

July 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a fun DIY for a small stuffed animal. Megan at Brassy Apple shows how you can turn a small stuffed dog into a slinky toy. It’s actually a quick and easy project. The only difficult thing would be getting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidered designs to coordinate with a fabric print

July 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up made this padded cover for her iPad. You’ll probably recognize the red fabric she used as on the tab as a Heather Bailey print. But check out the embroidered fabric she paired with it. She stitched… Read more ...

Tutorial: Terry cloth burp cloths

July 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Buttercream and a Sewing Machine shows how to make a terry cloth burp cloth, quick and easy. They’re made with a layer of quilting cotton for the cute, and a layer of terry cloth for the absorbant. If you can’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pet bed with soft sides and removable pillow

July 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you want to make a special place for your pet to sleep, check out this tutorial over at Sew4Home. They show how to make a soft pet bed with bolster sides. The stuffed sides tie together so it’s easy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler boy sandals

July 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from Feather’s Flights made a pair of summer sandals for her little boy, and she shares the pattern and how-to over on her blog. The soft soled sandals are made from vinyl you can buy at the fabric store,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced chevron design for a mod A-line dress

July 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The simple lines of the Oliver + S Rollerskate Dress are a perfect canvas for a mod pieced chevron design. Rachel Le Grand made the dress, and pieced the chevron design, as part of the FLIP This Pattern series at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy camera or phone cozy

July 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night made this pretty little camera cozy. It’s fully lined, but it’s still a quick and easy project thanks to the bias tape around the edges. The covered button you see here is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beach towel wrap cover-up

July 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Delia at Delia Creates shows how to make this towel wrap, super fast and easy. It’s made from a beach towel, with buttons added to keep it wrapped around you and straps to hold it in place. Her tutorial is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Angled fold over clutch

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this simple fold over clutch. The angled top is a fun twist. A zipper across the top keeps your belongings inside where they belong. Get the how-to on her blog. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gusseted maxi skirt

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Happy Together shows how to make a girl’s gusseted maxi skirt. The triangle inserts (gussets) add fullness and swing to the bottom of the A-line without adding bulk to the top. It’s fabulous in a stripe because the… Read more ...